Substitute Teacher Candidate Pool

Howard County Public School System

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the School Administration, the Substitute Teacher instructs students during the absence of a regular teacher. Substitute Teachers are expected to maintain a professional attitude toward their work and support the mission and goals of the school system. Substitute Teacher do receive benefits and are assigned due to teacher absences or position vacancies as needed. Payment for Substitute Teachers is based on a half day (3 hours and 59 minutes) or full day assignment and may be daily, or extended assignment. Substitute Teacher must commit to at least two (2) days per week, per quarter to be eligible for consideration.

Requirements

A minimum of an associate's degree or successful completion of 60 college credit hours is required.
Two supervisory references will be requested prior to any offer of employment.
At least one of the supervisory references must be from the most current job listed under the experience section of the application.
Please gather contact information including email addresses for your current and most recent supervisors.
References from co-workers, friends, neighbors and relatives will not be accepted.
A complete application must be submitted including an official proof of education.
The applicant must be eligible to work in the United States.
A copy of an official transcript from an accredited college or university approved by the US Department of Education.
All employment and volunteer history from the past 10 years with no gaps including employment dates, position held, and name of the supervisor.

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff
Ability to continue the educational program in the absence of the regular teacher
Ability to manage student behavior in a positive manner

Responsibilities

Follows the lesson plan(s) left by the teacher and ensure students complete assigned tasks
Maintains a safe environment
Uses materials provided by the teacher or other school personnel
Avoids engaging in or encouraging discussions of inappropriate or non-school related topics
Becomes familiar with emergency procedures
Notifies school administration of any unusual incidents which have occurred during the school day
Leaves information for the teacher concerning the day’s activities
Reports suspected child abuse/neglect per Howard County Public School System policy
Other duties as assigned.